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Walter Presents shows surpass 1 million views
January 21, 2016 | VOD NewsWalter Presents’ shows have racked up over 1 million views before the service is even one month old.
The VOD channel, which launched on Sunday 3rd January as part of Channel 4’s All 4 digital service, premiered a range of … Read More
Netflix builds indie line-up with five new films
January 21, 2016 | VOD NewsNetflix continues to build its line-up of indie originals with the acquisition of five new films.
Netflix has already established itself as a friend to indie filmmakers, with a major deal announced last year with the Duplass brothers, not to … Read More
Sky Go gets a revamp
January 21, 2016 | VOD NewsSky has revamped its mobile streaming service Sky Go. The service, which launched in 2011, allows Sky customers to watch movies, TV shows and sport on the go, whether live or on demand. The app is available at no extra … Read More
YouTube steps up Sundance partnership to showcase new original shows
January 21, 2016 | VOD NewsYouTube is stepping up its existing partnership with Sundance to showcase its new original shows at the film festival.
Sundance, which begins today and runs until 31st January, is no stranger to YouTube, which has previously helps panels and workshops … Read More
EastEnders and Doctor Foster win twice at 2016 NTAs
January 21, 2016 | VOD NewsEastEnders and Doctor Foster both enjoyed double wins at the 2016 National Television Awards.
The BBC’s marital drama picked up by Best New Drama, with Suranne Jones also winning Best Drama Performance. The BBC’s success wasn’t over there, though, … Read More
MUBI to release rediscovered Dennis Hopper documentary
January 20, 2016 | VOD NewsMUBI is teaming up with Bond 360 to release The American Dreamer worldwide.
This will be the first time in 45 years that audiences have the chance to see the documentary about Dennis Hopper, which captures the icon at the … Read More
Amazon and Netflix acquire films at Sundance
January 20, 2016 | VOD NewsThe 2016 Sundance Film Festival may not start until 21st January, but streaming services are starting the party early, with both Amazon and Netflix acquiring films for distribution.
Netflix snapped up the worldwide streaming rights to Tallulah, starring Elliot Page. … Read More
Netflix adds 17 million new members as world domination continues
January 20, 2016 | VOD NewsNetlix added 17 million new members in 2015, the company has announced, as its plans for world domination continue to grow.
On 1st January 2016, the streaming giant crossed 75 million members – at the end of 2015, it had … Read More
Trailer: Pee-wee’s Big Holiday Herman goes head to head with Daredevil Season 2
January 19, 2016 | VOD NewsPee-wee Herman is back – and he’s going head to head with Daredevil this March.
Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, Netflix’s newest original film, will be released on Friday 18th March, the same day as Matt Murdock returns to face off against … Read More
BBC appoints new controller to bring together TV channels and iPlayer
January 19, 2016 | VOD NewsThe BBC has appointed Charlotte Moore as the joint controller for all of the broadcaster’s TV channels and iPlayer.
The newly created role is part of a reorganisation that the BBC says will offer “a simplified and more co-ordinated strategy … Read More















